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Nov 30, 2010 at 3:15 AM

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@Brief head:Girls preseason basketball tourney

NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Noble Girls Basketball Boosters will be hosting its third annual preseason tournament at Noble High School on Dec. 4. Twelve teams from Maine and New Hampshire will be participating. Games start at 9:30 a.m. and run throughout the day. Schools participating are Noble, Old Orchard, Marshwood, Kennebunk, Somersworth, Coe Brown, St. Thomas, Massabessic, Fryeburg, Sanford, Wells and Berwick Academy.

@Brief head:Hoop Shoot on Saturday

DOVER — The Dover Lodge of Elks #184 will be hosting the Elks National Free Throw "Hoop Shoot" competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 at the Dover High School Gym on Alumni Drive in Dover on Saturday, Dec. 4. There are three age groups for both the boy and the girls. Group 1 is 8-9 year olds , Group 2 is 10-11 year olds and Group 3 is 12-13 year olds. All winners will advance to District, State, Regional, and finally National levels of competition. Over 3 million participants compete annually. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Please contact Barbara Allard at 603-343-8137 or e-mail her at ballard54@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

@Brief head:Cocheco Lacrosse seeks volunteers

DOVER — Cocheco Lacrosse seeks volunteers for its board and non-board help. For more information, contact Carolyn Schwartz at cmbs262@gmail.com.

@Brief head:Figure skating show

DOVER — The Great Bay Figure Skating Holiday Show is Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Dover Ice Arena. Fee is $6 for adults; age 4 and under free. Tickets sold at the door. Come watch many local skaters celebrate the holidays through skating routines, visit boutique and enjoy fresh baked treats. Sharper Edge synchronized skating team competitors will perform. Call 603-749-5899 for more information.

@Brief head:Dover hockey jamboree

DOVER — The Dover High Hockey Boosters Club will host its 33rd Annual High School Hockey Jamboree on Dec. 4 at 12:30 p.m. (girls) and 3 p.m. (boys). This year's event is the largest ever with 20 teams from New Hampshire and Maine, 14 boys teams and six girls teams.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For information on advertising in this year's program, please email Patrick Duffy at pduffy@cot-puritech.com.

@Brief head:Dover recreation basketball

DOVER — Sign-ups are ongoing at the McConnell Center (Door No. 3) for all Dover Recreation basketball programs. Programs are offered for grades K-12 as well as men's leagues. For more information, call 603-516-6401 or log onto http://www.ci.dover.nh.us/recreation.

@Brief head:Celtics trip

SOMERSWORTH — The Somersworth Recreation Department is offering a trip to see the Boston Celtics take on the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 7 at TD Banknorth Garden. Tickets for seats in Section 9, Rows 24-25 are $115 and seats in Section 311, Rows 11-13 are $65. Price includes bus transportation to arena, which will depart the Flanagan Center at 4:45 p.m. for 7:30 game.

For more information, dial 692-9508.

@Brief head:Rochester Rec Adult Basketball League

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the 2011 adult basketball league. The season begins on Jan. 5 with games being played on Sunday and Wednesday nights at the Rochester Community Center. The cost is $1,200 to submit a team or $120 to sign up as an individual. The league consists of a 16-game regular season, with two patch officials for each game, and a double-elimination tournament at the end of the year to determine the champion. Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to participate. To sign up visit the Rochester Recreation Department or call 603-332-4120.

@Brief head:Rochester Rec Adult Open Gym

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Recreation Department is currently holding adult open gym on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 8-10 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 8-10 a.m. at the Rochester Community Center beginning. The cost is $3 per person with pickup basketball games being played on all three courts. The open gym will run through November and December until the Rochester Adult Basketball League begins on Jan. 5. Anyone 18 years of age or older is eligible to play. For more information contact the Rochester Recreation Department at 603-332-4120.

@Brief head:Youth Basketball Leagues

ELIOT, Maine — Early registration for the Eliot Community Service Department recreation basketball leagues is now open. This league is open to boys and girls in grades PreK-2nd. Youth will be placed on teams according to grade. Practices and games will be held on Saturday mornings, beginning Jan. 8.

ECSD is also looking for volunteer coaches and assistants, as well as team sponsors. For pricing information or to register contact the Eliot Community Service Department at 207-439-6892 or visit our web site at www.eliotcsd.org.

@Brief head:High School Basketball League

ELIOT, Maine — The league is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who do not participate on a school-sponsored team. The league runs from mid-December through the beginning of March. For more information contact the Eliot Community Service Department at 207-439-6892 or visit our web site at www.eliotcsd.org.

@Brief head:Rochester Hall of Fame accepting nominations

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Elks Sports Hall of Fame Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 22nd Hall of Fame event to be held in May of 2011. Nominations are being accepted for athletes and contributors who are at least 21 years old. Forms are available on the website at www.rochestershof.com or at the Rochester Elks Lodge and may be submitted on line or mailed to PO Box 385, Rochester, NH 03866. Nominations must be received before Jan. 1 to be considered for the 2011 class.

@Brief head:Spaulding seeks boys lacrosse coach

ROCHESTER — Spaulding High School has an opening for a varsity boys lacrosse coach. Candidates should have prior coaching experience at a public or private high school (preferably at the varsity level). Please submit cover letter, resume and three current letters of recommendation to: Kevin Hebert, Athletic Director, Spaulding High School 130 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867. Or applications can be e-mailed to hebert. k@rochesterschools.com.

Travel team coaches needed

KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Recreation Travel Basketball Program is looking for coaches of its fifth- and sixth-grade boys and girls, and third- and fourth-grade boys and girls basketball teams. The travel season begins in November and lasts into March. Interested candidates should contact Todd Henley at the Kittery Rec at 207-439-3800.

Learn-to-Skate session begins Dec. 11

DOVER — New session of Great Bay Skating Learn-to-Skate runs Saturday, Dec. 11, through Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Dover Ice Arena. Only $117 for seven weekly sessions (no lessons on Christmas and New Years Day) with 45 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of free skate time. Beginner non-adult levels will be held at 10:25 a.m. Saturdays. Adult lessons held at 9:30 a.m. Synchronized group skating program also offered.

You may register online at greatbayskating.org or download the form. Registration forms are also available at the Dover Arena. Please arrive 20 minutes early if registering the first day of lessons. Students will be added as space permits. Contact Great Bay Skating via e-mail at learn2sk8.greatbayskating.org or 603-749-5899 with any questions. A $25 administrative fee applies at registration for first session skated per season; $35 maximum per family.

N.H. Thundercats wrestling

ROCHESTER — The New Hampshire Thundercats, youth wrestling for boys and girls in grades K-8, will hold sign-ups on Dec. 7 and 9, 7 p.m., in the Spaulding High School Auditorium.

The season runs from January to April and costs $100. For more information contact coach Tod Thone at 603-833-1448. The website is www.nhthundercats.weebly.com.

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